Explains delay at Ellis Island. Respondent indicates route to, and destination in, U.S. Respondent's fear upon arrival in U.S. is expressed; Respondent recounts becoming lost from the train station in Pittsburgh. Respondent explains discontent with working in aunt's household and treatment as an immigrant. Neighborhood of first residence is mentioned; wages and hours as clerk in aunt's store are detailed. Respondent's work in pants factory and as housekeeper are noted. Respondent reports husband's death and son's consignment to a public home. Cultural pursuits are enumerated. Respondent indicates religious observances and synagogue attendance. Respondent mentions contracting typhoid fever and reports social activities. Lack of assistance in acculturation and Passover celebration in Pittsburgh are noted. Respondent provides citizenship and marriage information. Child's Jewish education is indicated.